Taking on a Shark

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For all the terror they generate, fatal shark attacks are pretty rare — there are usually only a handful in a year.

That said, no reason to tempt fate by doing things that make you more likely to be shark bait. For instance, try not to swim at night or at twilight, a time when sharks tend to be more active. Try to stay in groups because sharks are much more likely to attack someone swimming alone. Don't wear shiny jewelry because anything that reflects light can, to a shark, look like fish scales. And obviously, don't stray too far from shore; it will make it that much harder for you to get to safety or get help if a shark bites you.

LOSE THE JEWELRY

Don't wear shiny jewelry because anything that reflects light can, to a shark, look like fish scales. And obviously, don't stray too far from shore; it will make it that much harder for you to get to safety or get help if a shark bites you.

The problem is that most shark bite victims don't see the big fish coming. Usually, the attack comes by surprise. It may seem small consolation, but sharks don't like to eat humans. More often than not, they mistake them for seals, which they really do like to eat.
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